Agitation, Anxiety, Depression, Dizziness, Fatigue, Numbness, Pain, Sleep Disturbances
Conditions
Keywords
Ownership of body, Bodily and mental balance, Learning, Body image, Sensations, Expectations
Brief summary
Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how to cope and reduce health complaints. This study aims to investigate the short- and longterm effect of LOF compared to other standardized psychiatric treatments given in the clinic on levels of anxiety and depression, health related function and quality of life.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALLearning Oriented Physiotherapy
Clinical practice based on a new understanding of the neurobiological basis for the interaction between body and mind, the foundation of learning and what is needed to bring about change of behavior.
BEHAVIORALWidely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment
Standard recognized psychiatric treatment tailored to individual needs.
Sponsors
Health North Trøndelag
Health Møre and Romsdal
South Coast Hospital Hf Dps Aust-Agder Units Arendal
Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
The study population will be recruited among patients referred to three Norwegian psychiatric outpatient clinics for anxiety-like conditions. The same criteria for inclusion and exclusion will be applied for the experimental and active comparator group. Inclusion Criteria: Participants should be * 18 years or older * able to read, write and speak Norwegian * understand the project information and consent
Exclusion criteria
Participants should not * have ongoing substance abuse or addiction. * be psychotic.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Health Related Quality of Life (HRoQL) | From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up | In this study HRoQL will be measured by the validated EQ5D questionnaire |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Levels of Anxiety and Depression | From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up | Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) will be used as instrument to assess levels and changes in anxiety and depression over time . |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed